Crime Rate in New Inn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Inn

The total recorded crimes in New Inn, Torfaen, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Inn crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around New Inn, encompassing approximately 6,723 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
New Inn Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Maes-Y Felin with total crimes: 5
  • The High Way with total crimes: 5
  • Southway with total crimes: 4

How safe is New Inn?

To understand the safety of New Inn, we need to analyze New Inn crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Torfaen:

    • In 2024, New Inn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Torfaen average, with 391 crimes compared to 705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, New Inn recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

    • In 2023, New Inn had fewer crimes than the Torfaen average, with 352 crimes compared to 575. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, New Inn recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Torfaen.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Torfaen, New Inn has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

New Inn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the New Inn has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 6.54 ranking 10th out of 17 in the Torfaen, UK

In 2024, the total New Inn crimes were 391. The crime rate of New Inn in 2024 was 58.16 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Torfaen.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Inn were around 352 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.36 (year) or 4.36 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Torfaen.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Inn)CrimesRank (New Inn)CrimesRank (New Inn)
Llantarnam151 11,956 11,610 1
Pontypool Fawr116 21,530 21,047 2
Upper Cwmbran83 4822 6769 3
Blaenavon70 7938 3760 4
Pontnewydd84 3914 5758 5
Abersychan72 6920 4705 6
Trevethin and Penygarn73 5730 8478 10
St. Dials65 8806 7699 7
Panteg61 9728 9596 8
Two Locks28 14506 10488 9
Fairwater31 13444 11435 11
Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood35 11413 14349 15
Llanyrafon32 12431 12395 12
Croesyceiliog21 15424 13364 13
Greenmeadow17 16392 15282 16
Coed Eva10 18196 17145 17
Llanfrechfa and Ponthir15 17144 18117 18

New Inn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
July 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 202514
January 202523
December 202410
November 202413
October 20248
September 202415
August 202413
July 20248

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 202410
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20245
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations New Inn in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the New Inn postcode area is presented below.

1. Maes-Y Felin (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. The High Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Southway (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Coed Camlas (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Monmouth Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Clos-Y-Felin (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Newport Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lodge Wood (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. The Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Caroline Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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